Estimating Lead Infrastructure

  • Jarvis King
  • Feb 07, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description


Please note we are hiring 9 Estimators across the region, and experience within Infrastructure ( Water, Utilities, Rail, Highways, Marine or Power ) is a distinct advantage

The Business

Working with a flagship organisation in the North East & Yorkshire region that has secured a significant number of long-term commissions, the Estimating roles will support a diverse array of major programmes and portfolios. Opportunities are available across Newcastle, Teesside, Sheffield, and Leeds hubs.

Qualifications

  • Qualified in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with proven relevant experience.
  • Successful experience in providing estimating and/or QS services in large project environments.
  • Proficiency with estimating software packages.
  • Membership in a relevant professional body with chartered status or working towards it.
  • Desirable membership in RICS / CIOB / A. Cost E.

Making a Difference

  • As an integral part of the Estimating Hub, you will play a pivotal role in transforming visions into reality. Whether embedded within the organisations or working on ad-hoc projects across the Infrastructure sector, the business needs your best practice expertise.
  • While the primary focus is on regional clients, you'll also have the chance to work remotely on national and international estimating tasks.
  • Deliver Excellence in Estimating and Commercial Intelligence

The estimating team excels in providing a wide range of outputs to support client decision-making, including:

  • Estimate Production: From Order of Magnitude estimates to detailed estimates built from first principles.
  • Estimating Assurance
  • Estimating Support for Major Programme Set-Up
  • Data Analysis and Benchmarking



Your Responsibilities

As a Lead Estimator, you will be responsible for:

  • Producing accurate and comprehensive estimates and cost plans efficiently.
  • Managing the estimating process at the project level.
  • Creating estimates independently.
  • Gathering and sharing estimating data.
  • Promoting best practices in estimating.
  • Contributing to departmental objectives.
  • Staying updated with the latest developments in your technical area to provide top-notch advice.


Benefits:

An excellent remuneration package (DOE).
A contributory pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Membership fees paid.
Car allowance - grade dependent.
Flexible working arrangements.
+Many more benefits.


Please note: A valid UK Driving Licence is required for this role.